Teaching, Brewed

We read "Classroom Management in the Digital Age", and then had a great multi- episode chat with authors Heather Dowd and Patrick Green. In this episode, we talk about the implementation of a device programme within schools and classrooms. 

This episode was originally recorded on August 13, 2017

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Volume 2, Episode 14 

We deviate slightly from Teacher to Teacher talk, and go into Teacher to Parent mode. Holidays are coming up, and with that is a lot of time that students are free to roam the wilds of the internet. What can parents do to help make sure their little ones are good humans online?

Originally recorded 2017-06-04

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A short clip on what Teaching, Brewed is all about!

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How do you give your students feedback? What tools do you use to give your students feedback? We've been taught that feedback to students in a timely way is so important. Figuring out how you do that can be confusing. We delve into some of the tools that we use.

Originally recorded on April 15

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Volume 2 Episode 11

We wade into the debate on homework in a primary (elementary) school.

Originally recorded 2017-03-19

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Volume 2, Episode 10

It's very easy to be distracted in today's world. We're going to chat about how to stay focussed (or help your kids to stay focussed) on your task when you have a laptop or mobile phone.

Originally recorded 2017-02-18

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Volume 2, Episode 9

A bit of fun: we debated the "who has it harder?" between Middle School / Secondary teachers and Primary teachers. Andrew had to take the Middle School/Secondary side of the debate, as because he is normally a Primary teacher.

Originally recorded 2016-12-11

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Volume 2, Episode 8

Standards (outcome) based education versus Inquiry based education. We look at the benefits and drawbacks to each one, as well as discuss how to blend them within your classroom.

Originally recorded 2016-11-27

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Volume 2, Episode 7 

Talking about the acronym and educational technology framework developed by Dr Ruben Puentedura - SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition). A way to incorporate technology in a meaningful way within your lessons.

Originally recorded 2016-11-06

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Volume 2, Episode 6: How much screen time is too much? What is considered "good" use of screentime and what should be avoided? What age is it okay to be using screens? Looking at the new recommendations from the American Pediatric Society

Originally recorded on 2016-10-23

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